Clear night observation of a bright light in the far western sky to the north of the setting Orion constillation. Only observed for 3-4 minutes but long enought to see that nothing in sky matched its brightness and that it was no known star. Bright enough to have aura around light. Observed long enough that it was not normal but did not stick around and see if it moved. Object was not seen at all the next night after returning to same location after hearing numerous lights were seen that following night as reported by Coast to Coast. Object first seen 04/17/12 unknown exact time but believed to be between 21:00 and 22:00.